'Uncle Joe' Benson leaves KLOS for 'The Sound'

"Uncle Joe" Benson, a fixture on Classic Rock KLOS/95.5 FM for years, starts Monday at KSWD/100.3 FM album rock The Sound. He will be on 5:30-10 a.m. weekdays with "Uncle Joe's Rock & Roll Morning Show."

"At The Sound, we consider our listeners to be family, and everyone's favorite Uncle belongs on The Sound," said KSWD program director Dave Beasing.

Benson added in the announcement, "This is going to be so much fun! Just look at all the music I'll get to play again on The Sound ... and the stories I can tell! The Sound plays the music that's part of all of our lives, past, present and future. What better way to start the day than with family and great tunes?"

Benson's specialty has always been classic rock, and he kept fans updated at his site www.unclejoe.com. He was at KLOS, 1981-94; KLSX, 1995-96; KLOS, 1996-97; KCBS/fm, 1997-2005; and KLOS, 2005-13, according to www.LARadio.com.

At The Sound, Benson rejoins Rita Wilde, a KLOS veteran who does evenings on 100.3 FM.

According to Beasing, "In addition to ongoing updates to his Uncle Joe's Record Guide series of classic rock history books, Joe will continue to host his 'Off The Record with Joe Benson' rock star interview program, syndicated nationally on dozens of stations by the Dial-Global Radio Network. He'll also continue his unique involvement in motorsports as a participant, announcer and reporter."